Johnson County, Kansas / Johnson
Agency file
The Johnson is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2025, this agency had 4,297 employees with median total compensation of $67,585; the highest distinct record was $386,317.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 4,297 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($67,585) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,772 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $16,989. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 5 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $212.4M — | 3,809 — | $53,589 — |
| 2022 | $231.8M ▲ 9.1% | 4,001 ▲ 5.0% | $55,296 ▲ 3.2% |
| 2023 | $266.4M ▲ 14.9% | 4,060 ▲ 1.5% | $61,664 ▲ 11.5% |
| 2024 | $293.3M ▲ 10.1% | 4,161 ▲ 2.5% | $65,842 ▲ 6.8% |
| 2025 | $306.8M ▲ 4.6% | 4,297 ▲ 3.3% | $67,585 ▲ 2.6% |
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Record list
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Deputy Director of Health & Environment/Johnson
Dana Hunt holds the role of Deputy Director of Health & Environment at Johnson. In 2022, their total compensation was $148,306.
Lieutenant/Johnson
At Johnson, Steven Armstrong serves as a Lieutenant. Their 2025 pay totaled $148,141.
Director of Appraisal Operations/Johnson
Carolyn Logan is a Director of Appraisal Operations at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $148,035.
Senior Oracle Hrms Applications Analyst/Johnson
Bryan Maynard works as a Senior Oracle Hrms Applications Analyst for Johnson. Bryan earned $147,487 in 2025.
Senior Human Resources Business Partner/Johnson
At Johnson, Shala Bloomberg serves as a Senior Human Resources Business Partner. Their 2025 pay totaled $147,437.
Sergeant/Johnson
Matthew Hostetler holds the role of Sergeant at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,215.
Battalion Chief-Operations/Johnson
Alexis Haynes works as a Battalion Chief-Operations for Johnson. Alexis earned $146,913 in 2025.
Urban Services Engineer/Johnson
At Johnson, Kent Lage serves as a Urban Services Engineer. Their 2022 pay totaled $146,844.
Deputy Director of Emergency Management/Johnson
Daniel Robeson is a Deputy Director of Emergency Management at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $146,573.
Network Security Architect/Johnson
Christopher Chovanec is a Network Security Architect at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $146,445.
Master District Attorney/Johnson
Danetta Mendenhall is a Master District Attorney at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $146,099.
Urban Services Division Director/Johnson
At Johnson, Lee Kellenberger serves as a Urban Services Division Director. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,001.
Project Engineer - Treatment & Pumping/Johnson
At Johnson, Charles Strauss serves as a Project Engineer - Treatment & Pumping. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,661.
Area Agency on Aging Director/Johnson
Daniel Goodman works as a Area Agency on Aging Director for Johnson. Daniel earned $145,509 in 2021.
Captain/Johnson
Mark Olcott holds the role of Captain at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,379.
Sergeant/Johnson
Andrew Johannes is a Sergeant at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $145,227.
Organizational Development Division Director/Johnson
Debra Kellison holds the role of Organizational Development Division Director at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,025.
Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Construction/Johnson
Lydia Travis holds the role of Assistant Division Director of Planning Design Construction at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $144,922.
Project Engineer - Treatment & Pumping/Johnson
Justin Brack is a Project Engineer - Treatment & Pumping at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $144,661.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Joseph Folsom is a Lieutenant at Johnson. 2022 total compensation came to $144,479.
Principal Management and Budget Analyst/Johnson
Leslie Friedel holds the role of Principal Management and Budget Analyst at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,979.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse/Johnson
At Johnson, Shiney Zcharia serves as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. Their 2024 pay totaled $143,932.
Hrbp Team Lead/Johnson
Tamiko House is a Hrbp Team Lead at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $143,880.
Cfo/Johnson
Christopher Linnane is a Cfo at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $143,651.
Developer Analyst III/Johnson
Michael Popoola works as a Developer Analyst III for Johnson. Michael earned $143,504 in 2025.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Aprn)/Johnson
At Johnson, Tiffany Rito serves as a Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Aprn). Their 2025 pay totaled $143,501.
Transit Operations Manager/Johnson
Justus Welker holds the role of Transit Operations Manager at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,491.
Financial Services Manager/Johnson
Elizabeth Barbour is a Financial Services Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $143,437.
Managing Engineer-Collection System/Johnson
Shannon Parks is a Managing Engineer-Collection System at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $143,428.
Lieutenant/Johnson
Lane Pivonka holds the role of Lieutenant at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $143,380.
Developer Analyst III/Johnson
Cynthia Sloan holds the role of Developer Analyst III at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,370.
Project Manager/Johnson
Lisa Davis works as a Project Manager for Johnson. Lisa earned $143,335 in 2025.
Human Resources Principal Partner/Johnson
Susan Gray holds the role of Human Resources Principal Partner at Johnson. In 2024, their total compensation was $143,326.
Section Chief/Johnson
Megan Ahsens holds the role of Section Chief at Johnson. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,292.
Deputy Director of Adult Residential Center/Johnson
Angela Paz holds the role of Deputy Director of Adult Residential Center at Johnson. In 2025, their total compensation was $143,194.
Deputy Sheriff/Johnson
At Johnson, Christopher Pennington serves as a Deputy Sheriff. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,030.
Assistant Finance Director/Johnson
Becky Jones is a Assistant Finance Director at Johnson. 2021 total compensation came to $143,024.
Battalion Chief-Operations/Johnson
Elijah Casey is a Battalion Chief-Operations at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $142,933.
IT Manager/Johnson
Michelle Beesley is a IT Manager at Johnson. 2025 total compensation came to $142,902.
Deputy County Librarian/Johnson
Patricia Suellentrop holds the role of Deputy County Librarian at Johnson. In 2021, their total compensation was $142,709.